Saturday, April 29, 2006

Cerridwen (Celtic) - Moon Goddess, Goddess of Dark Prophecy and the Underworld
Badb (Irish) - Goddess of War, Death and Rebirth
Cliodna (Irish, Scottish) - Goddess of Beauty and of Other Realms
Creide (Irish, Scottish) - Goddess of Women and Fairies
Morgan LeFay (Welsh) - Goddess of Death, Fate, the Sea and of Curses
Skatha (Welsh) - Goddess of the Underworld, Darkness, Magic, Prophecy and Martial Arts
Hecate (Greek) - Goddess of the Underworld, Witchcraft and Black Magic
Selene (Greek) - Goddess of the Moon
Ereshkigal(Sumerian) - Goddess of Darkness, Gloom and Death
Nephthys (African) - Goddess of the Dead

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Annie | Saturday, February 11, 2006

Erzulie

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Annie | Friday, November 04, 2005

Gov. Homework

Congressional Actions

1) Alien and Sedition Act- Consisted of 4 laws: the Alien Enemies Act which authorized the president to imprison or deport any alien associated with any nation that the United States was fighting in a "declared war."; the Alien Act which authorized the president to deport any alien considered dangerous, even in peacetime; the Naturalization Act which extended the duration of residence required for aliens to become citizens, nearly tripling it from five years to 14; and the Sedition Act which made it a crime to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against government or government officials. The Alien and Sedition Acts resulted from the XYZ Affair. I feel that the Alien and Sedition Acts were on overreaction, because it imposed American citizens constitutional rights, such as the first amendment which guarentees freedom of speech and press.
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” -1st Amendment of the United States Constitution

2) Espionage Act- It prescribed a $10,000 fine and 20 years' imprisonment for interfering with the recruiting of troops or the disclosure of information dealing with national defence. Additional penalties were included for the refusal to perform military duty. The Espionage Act was a result of World War I. I also believe that this law was an overreaction, as it also infringed our constitutional right to freedom of speech and petition.

3) Executive Order 9066- allowed military commanders to designate areas "from which any or all persons may be excluded." Under this order all Japanese and Americans of Japanese ancestry were removed from Western coastal regions to guarded camps in the interior. The Executive Order 9066 was a result from the attack on Pearl Harbor. I believe that Executive Order 9066 was both an overreaction and unconstitutional, as it violates our 5th Amendment right that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
“No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”

4) Patriot Act- In response to 9/11 attacks.

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Annie | Friday, June 10, 2005

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which cells from the endometrium-or uterine lining-grow outside the uterus and adhere to other structures in the pelvis, most commonly the ovaries, bowel, fallopian tubes or bladder.

The most common symptoms of endometriosis are painful menstrual periods or non-cyclic pelvic pain. However, the type and intensity of symptoms vary greatly among women with endometriosis

Other symptoms may include:
*diarrhea and painful bowel movements especially during menstruation
*painful intercourse
*abdominal tenderness
*severe cramping

Endometriosis with scarring that distorts the anatomy of the pelvic organs may impair fertility. Even mild endometriosis can result in infertility. For normal couples, the chance of a pregnancy in any given month is about 15 to 20 percent. For couples in which the woman has endometriosis, the chance drops to two to 10 percent

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is the surgical treatment of choice for diagnosing and treating endometriosis. It involves inserting a lighted viewing instrument (laparoscope) through an incision below the navel so that the reproductive organs can be seen.

You should not eat or drink for at least 8 hours prior to the test.

The abdomen is inflated with gas (carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide). The gas is injected with a needle to push the abdominal wall away from the organs so that they can be seen clearly. The laparoscope is then inserted through the incision, and the internal organs are examined. Additional incisions may be used to insert instruments to move internal organs and structures for better viewing.

Laparoscopy is used to diagnose and treat endometriosis at the same time. When present, sites of endometriosis (implants) may be destroyed by laser beam or electric current (electrocautery) or cut away and removed during the laparoscopy.

Laparoscopy is usually done under general anesthesia, although a local or spinal anesthetic may be used. A gynecologist or surgeon performs the procedure.

The procedure may be done at an outpatient facility or you may have a hospital stay of 1 day. You can usually return to your normal activities in 1 to 2 weeks.

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Annie | Sunday, April 17, 2005

Just Some Quotes

Yeah, I've been kinda down this weekend. If you've read my beta blog you know why. So uh... these are some quotes that kinda make me feel better. So Im posting them. I'll probably post them on my storage blog too. Yarh. So here goes.

Bible Quotes:

God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,
nor crying, nether shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
-Revelation 21:4
They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy.
-Psalm 126:6
The Lord God will wipe all tears from all their faces.
-Isaiah 25:8
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
-Matthew 5:4


Other Quotes:

Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.
-Helen Keller
There is nothing the body suffers which the soul may not profit by.
-George Meredith
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.
-David Searls

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Annie | Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Moon Astrology

Okay this is my moon astrology. Intresting. Overveiw: Over attention to detail that frequently causes me to miss the big pictures. Insecure, and over-critical of myself and others, often too much so causing me to be overly intolerant of other people. Uncompromising, have to learn everything the hard way. Extreme need to be physically shown that Im loved and cared for. I will need to lower my ideals "on all fronts" to ever be happy. Once I give trust/love its long term. I love selflessly. I have a tendency to underestimate myself and doubt my self-worth.I am attracted to radical new ideas. I try to take over leadership in groups, and try to do everything. I lose engery easily. Im uncomfortable with people and things I dont know.

Rising Sign is in 28 Degrees Cancer
Very sensitive by nature, you prefer to be in your own familiar surroundings. Cautious and conservative, you make changes in your life only very slowly, if at all. You do not open up easily to strangers. Friendships are made for life, however -- once given, your trust is forever. Your mother, your home as a child and your early family life in general are very important to you. You are also very sentimental. When you feel self- confident, you are gentle, giving and protective of the needs of others. But when you feel insecure or threatened, you become overly sensitive to criticism, shy, withdrawn and moody. You have a strong need for security -- in the sense that you are being loved, nourished and protected.

Sun is in 11 Degrees Virgo.
Extremely careful and cautious by nature, you value neatness and order above all else. You rigorously practice very high standards of living and conduct and you demand the same of everyone with whom you come into contact. At times, you are so supercritical that you are merely nit-picky. You are very good at practical skills and quite handy with tools of all kinds. You are also greatly concerned with hygiene, cleanliness and personal health problems. Very likely your health is much better than you think it is -- don't worry so much! Extremely methodical and analytical, you are a perfectionist -- this makes you the perfect person to carry out highly detailed, precise operations. But, at times, you pay so much attention to details that you lose sight of the larger issues.

Moon is in 24 Degrees Capricorn.
You are serious and shy and very uncomfortable in those situations where spontaneous and exuberant emotional reactions seem called for. An achiever, you prefer doing practical, worthwhile things that produce tangible results. You need role models to respect, love and emulate. You tend to feel that you're a failure unless you get an important and highly respected position in life. Don't be so hard on yourself! For you, practical needs always win out over emotional considerations. Remember that you too have the right to comfort, security and love. Dutiful and patient, when you make an emotional commitment, you sign on for the long haul -- your love is long- enduring.

Mercury is in 24 Degrees Virgo.
Very thorough and efficient, you pay attention to the minor but important details of any project. You are a careful thinker who can learn complicated, intricate techniques. You are attracted to practical, useful skills and are probably good at working with your hands. You are very critical of yourself and others, sometimes too much so, and you get the reputation of being a nag or of being nit-picky. Your first reaction to any situation is to try to organize, classify and analyze everything!

Venus is in 14 Degrees Virgo.
You express your love and affection through selfless service to people or causes. You have a tendency to underestimate yourself and doubt your self-worth. This is very demeaning and should be avoided -- learn to love yourself as well as you do others. Your standards of perfection are very high -- you are attracted to relationships based on duty and responsibility. You are supercritical of yourself and others and, at times, prefer to be alone rather than deal with any imperfections in yourself or in those with whom you might relate.

Mars is in 08 Degrees Virgo.
Very careful and systematic, you pay great attention to details. You are always seeking perfection and sometimes get bogged down searching for the ultimate when adequacy would have been sufficient. You dislike abstractions, preferring whatever is practical, useful and demonstrable. You have a strong and enduring sense of personal responsibility, and you demand that others be as responsible and upright as you are. Very critical of yourself and others, sometimes you carry this too far and become overly intolerant of others and their right to choose their own lifestyles.

Jupiter is in 29 Degrees Aries.
The way that you grow and develop is by being an uncompromising individualist. You have a great need to be yourself and to explore your latent talents and abilities. Do not be afraid to let yourself go and develop self-confidence and pride in your accomplishments. But try not to become so self-centered that you ignore the needs of others. Also, you may have to build up your self-discipline in order to focus your energies properly

Uranus is in 22 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and most of your peers, have the tendency to think that all ideas, customs and traditions from the past are outmoded and irrelevant. You are attracted to radically new ideas, philosophies and religions that will, hopefully, cause sweeping changes throughout the world.

Neptune is in 05 Degrees Capricorn.
You, and your entire generation, will idealize work, practicality and the ability to attain reasonable goals. But, because you will also stress the need to be selfless and giving, you may find it difficult to attain your goals unless you have lowered your expectations on all fronts.

Pluto is in 07 Degrees Scorpio.
For your entire generation, this is a period of intense research and discovery in areas that were heretofore considered mysterious, remote or taboo. The root causes for many complex occurrences will be unearthed due to the intensity and thoroughness of the search.

N. Node is in 02 Degrees Aries.
You're at your most comfortable when involved in group activities outside of your immediate family circle. You delight in getting involved with others in neighborhood civic or political activities, especially if you can be a part of the leadership of the group. Your zeal and overabundant energy bring out your real creativity when you can work toward tangible results -- things that will immediately benefit those around you. You have a real gift for getting the most out of charity drives and community benefits. Take time out between projects though, because you tire out easily and your effectiveness becomes greatly diminished when your energy is depleted. Also, don't even think of trying to get involved at a peripheral level -- you need a total commitment to feel personally fulfilled. Let others bake the cookies and set up the chairs -- you should be the one to tell everyone what to do and when to do it!

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Annie | Saturday, July 31, 2004

More Extreme quiz time.


Quiz Number 1 What do you need in love?I guess I can agree with that. Im not really the best judge though... Ask Phillip...
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BEAUTIFUL ICE PRINCESS/PRINCE .You need distance
between you and your partner in your
relationship. You are very difficult to get.
You have big requirements and this one you love
must try hard to get you. But after she/he melt
your heart she/he will be the most happy person
in the world. You need someone who shoes you
that you are special and it makes you feel
good to see that you are loved. She/He shall
know that you could easily get another
girl/boyfriend but you wont as long as you
love him. when she/he hurts you you will hurt
him too, but in general you dont get hurt. If
your partner cheated you ,you would react cold
and immediately (try to) forget himPLEASE VOTE, I want to know what you think about my
quiz, I worked hard on it.You can always
message me or tell me how I can improve that
quiz. Ill sure write back.

~THE big LOVE TEST!! What do you need? With PICS! For girls and boys!~
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What is my Appeal? *dies laughing* Nerdslut... thats one I havent heard before....
nerdslut
Nerdslut

What's your sexual appeal?
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Why the hell not... What personality disorder do I have
........clever girl......
HASH(0x89255e4)
borderline

Which Personality Disorder Do You Have?
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What Genre of Rock am I?? yummy....Im Grunge....
Nirvana
Grunge! You're all about the music and would even
turn your back on fame just to stay true to
your roots... You reached your high in the
early '90s, but you're still making some good
stuff! Keep rocking!

What genre of rock are you?
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